Cammy Devlin has said uncertainty over his future made Australia’s World Cup campaign “too stressful”, but that joining Rangers was an opportunity he could not refuse. The midfielder’s move is significant because he leaves Hearts shortly after their title disappointment to reunite with Derek McInnes, the manager he credits with helping his development.

Devlin, 28, flew to the World Cup three days after Hearts lost to Celtic on the final day and missed out on the Scottish title. With his Hearts contract expiring, he considered a new offer amid outside interest, but did not add to his five Australia caps before the team’s last-32 defeat by Egypt; Hearts then confirmed he would leave, and Rangers announced his signing the following day.